UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 | Check exam rules, guidelines, preparation tips, documents required , other deets
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 | The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Exam, one of the most anticipated exams for aspirants aiming to enter India’s civil services, is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2024.
Initially planned for May 26, 2024, the exam was postponed due to the 18th Lok Sabha Elections taking place across the country.
The UPSC CSE exam is scheduled to begin at 9 am for the forenoon session and at 2 pm for the afternoon session.
The e-admit cards for registered candidates were made available on June 7, 2024. Those who have registered for the exam can download their admit cards by visiting the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Paper I: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Paper II: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
General Studies Paper I : Subjects Covered
History: Indian History, Freedom Struggle, and Post-Independence India
Geography: Physical Geography, World Geography, and Indian Geography
Economy: Indian Economy, Economic Development, and Current Economic Events
Polity and Governance: Indian Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, and Rights Issues
General Science: Basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and everyday science
Current Affairs: National and International Events, Government Policies, and Recent Developments
General Studies Paper II (CSAT) :Subjects Covered
Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages and related questions
Interpersonal Skills Including Communication Skills: Effective communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal interaction
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Puzzles, data interpretation, and logical problem-solving
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Situational judgment and problem-solving skills
General Mental Ability: Basic numeracy, arithmetic, and mathematical concepts
- With inputs from agencies